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    A flower wreath is displayed outside the Snowshoe Hollow Farm booth at the Homer Farmers Market during its opening weekend on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
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    May 29, 2025 1:30 am

    Summer is officially here, and that means the arrival of so many things — sandhill crane colts, summer reading programs,…

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    Pets of the Week: Maui and Lola
    May 22, 2025 2:30 am

    These two would love to be your best friends.

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    HHS honors exceptional student athletes
    HHS honors exceptional student athletes
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 22, 2025 2:30 am

    Awards were given for the 2024-25 school year on May 14.

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    Dandelions thrive outside the Homer Public Library during No Mow May on Monday, May 19, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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    By Delcenia Cosman • May 22, 2025 1:30 am

    The green of summer is finally turning and tourist traffic is beginning to trickle in! If you’re looking for things…

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    Author Ruth Ozeki gives her keynote presentation at the 23rd annual Kachemak Bay Writers Conference on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Kachemak Bay Campus in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Literary citizenship and communities of one
    By Delcenia Cosman • May 21, 2025 10:30 am

    Author Ruth Ozeki was the keynote presenter for the 23rd annual Kachemak Bay Writer’s Conference last weekend.

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    The rescued sea otter pup looks at the camera in this undated picture, provided by the Alaska SeaLife Center. (Kaiti Grant/Alaska SeaLife Center)
    Stranded otter pup rescued from Homer beach
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 16, 2025 2:30 am

    She is estimated to be around 2 months old and was found alone by concerned beach walkers.

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    Pet of the Week: Nyx
    May 15, 2025 2:30 am

    She gets along with everyone and may be quite the couch potato.

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    Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival attendees draw a surfbird from a photo reference during featured artist Danielle Larsen’s art workshop on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
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    May 15, 2025 1:30 am

    It’s commencement season! Congratulations to all upcoming graduates, and best of luck as you move forward into the next phase…

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    Community members and SPH staff pose with “Beary the Be Well Bear” during the 2024 Safe and Healthy Kids Fair in the Homer High School parking lot. (Photo courtesy of South Peninsula Hospital)
    32nd annual Safe and Health Kids Fair set...
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 14, 2025 2:30 am

    The goal of the fair, which is in its 32nd year, is to promote health and prevent injury among youth.

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    The Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference is held at Kachemak Bay Campus starting on Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference returns for 23rd year
    By Chloe Pleznac Homer News • May 13, 2025 11:30 am

    This year’s keynote presenter is author Ruth Ozeki.

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    Maui, 9-year-old male, and Lola, 6-year-old female. Photo courtesy of Homer Animal Shelter
    Pets of the Week: Lola and Maui
    May 8, 2025 2:30 am

    This bonded pair are smart, affectionate and curious.

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    Celebration of Life — Joyanna Geisler
    May 8, 2025 1:30 am

    We invite the community to honor the life and legacy of Joyanna Geisler on Friday, May 16 from 1-4 p.m….

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    May 8, 2025 1:30 am

    The Shorebird Festival has arrived! Get out your scopes, binoculars and other birding paraphernalia and hit the trails, or check…

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